USA Wheelchair Rugby: IWRF & Paralympics; Lakeshore Foundation

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USA Wheelchair Rugby participates in International Wheelchair Rugby Federation events & the Paralympics. Their National Governing body is the Lakeshore Foundation, overseen by the US Olympic Committee.

USA Wheelchair Rugby Wins the Silver Medal at the BT World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge

By djcoilrugby on October 16, 2015 Wheelchair Rugby

October 16, 2015 USA Wheelchair Rugby Wins the Silver Medal at the BT World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge Photos: BT World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge USA & Canada Doug Coil BT World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge Gold Medal Match The USA matches against Canada have been evenly matched. The first Pool match of the tournament was won by Canada. The USA is ranked 3rd in the World, while Canada is 2nd. In Pool play Canada had a 3-0 record to USA’s 2-1. One point separated the teams. The teams then advanced to the crossovers win Canada beating 4th ranked Japan 60-50 and the…

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USA Wheelchair Rugby Wins Parapan Am Silver

By djcoilrugby on August 15, 2015 Wheelchair Rugby

August 14, 2015 USA Wheelchair Rugby Wins Parapan Am Silver Doug Coil August 14, 2015 Tonight’s medal round was an historic event, as the wheelchair rugby was included in the Parapan Am Games for the first time. In the Bronze Medal game, Colombia upset Brazil 50-48. This is the first time Colombia has beaten Brazil in international competition, as well as their first medal. A dominant performance by Colombia’s Orosco with 33 goals, fueled the win. In the Gold Medal game, the victory went to the Canada 57-54 over the United States. With the win Canada qualified for the Paralympics…

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U.S. Wheelchair Team Going For Gold

By djcoilrugby on August 14, 2015 Wheelchair Rugby

August 14, 2015 U.S. Wheelchair Team Going For Gold The night we have been waiting for has arrived, as the United States and Canada will play for the first ever wheelchair rugby Gold Medal at the Parapan Am Games. At stake for the winner, is qualification for the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2016. Just two days ago, the Pool game between USA and Canada went into double overtime before the USA won 60-59. A large crowd is expected to watch another thriller. Others will view the match stream at 9pm ET by paralympics.org/live-sport Paralympic Qualification Process…

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USA Wheelchair Rugby Beats Colombia, Plays For Gold vs. Canada

By djcoilrugby on August 14, 2015 Wheelchair Rugby

August 13, 2015 USA Wheelchair Rugby Beats Colombia, Plays For Gold vs. Canada By Doug Coil Today the Parapan Am Games saw Argentina beating Chile in a 5th Place Wheelchair rugby match 56-24. In an earlier Semi-final, Canada won 62-38 against Brazil and now plays the United States for the Gold tomorrow at 8pm ET to be streamed on http://www.paralympics.org/live-sport In the other Semi-final, the United States dispelled Colombia 65-28 to set up a rematch with Canada, who they beat in double overtime 60-59 yesterday in an epic battle. The winner of the Gold Medal match qualifies for the Paralympics.…

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USA Wheelchair Rugby Wins In Double Overtime Against Canada

By djcoilrugby on August 13, 2015 Wheelchair Rugby

August 13, 2015 USA Wheelchair Rugby Wins In Double Overtime Against Canada Photo Lauren Worthington – US Paralympics The USA Wheelchair Rugby Eagles, currently ranked 3rd in the World, completed Pool play at the Parapan Am Games in Toronto, undefeated after a double overtime win against previously undefeated Canada, ranked 2nd in the World. These two wheelchair rugby powers are expected to contest for the gold medal Saturday. Their meeting last night in pool play proved to be an epic battle between wheelchair rugby heavyweights. At halftime Canada enjoyed a slim 27-24 lead. The match proved to be a seesaw…

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